In Windows 7 how do I lock a window size and position? I stretch a window out to the size I need to display all the data and I come back a few hours later and it’s back to the previous size again. This happens for included programs such as Windows Explorer and purchased/freeware programs. Very frustrating.
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How do I lock a window size and position?
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CADesertRat
AskWoody PlusSeptember 24, 2014 at 7:40 pm #1468677What works for me is to size the window and then use the X in the upper right corner to close the window. Windows seems to remember the last size/position of that window when you click the X to close it.
HTHDon't take yourself so seriously, no one else does
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InactiveSeptember 24, 2014 at 9:11 pm #1468680Bob,
you might look at ShellFolderFix:
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